Booker T Honors Dory Funk Jr. Following His Passing

One week after the death of Dory Funk Jr., the wrestling community continues to honor the legacy of the former NWA World Heavyweight Champion. WWE Hall of Famer Booker T expressed his condolences during an episode of the 'Hall of Fame' podcast, highlighting Funk's impact on wrestling in the United States, Japan, and Texas.

Booker T acknowledged Funk's extensive contributions to the sport, noting his 85 years of life dedicated to wrestling and mentoring future generations. He emphasized the significance of the Funk brothers in elevating Texas wrestling and their influence on the industry worldwide.

While Booker T and Dory Funk Jr. had limited direct interactions, they share a connection through their inductions into the WWE Hall of Fame, with Funk being honored in 2009 and Booker T in 2013 and 2019. Both wrestlers are recognized as key figures from Texas, with Funk's career rooted in Amarillo and Booker T starting in Houston.